Learning Math: How Much Time Should You Spend Each Day?

When parents ask about learning math, one of the most common questions sounds something like this: How long should I actually be spending on math each day? If lessons are short, we doubt we’re doing enough. If lessons are longer, our kids start to struggle.

The good news? Effective math learning does not require long, exhausting lessons or hours of worksheets. We find that short, focused lessons done consistently are far more powerful than long, drawn-out sessions.

Let’s break it down.

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Giveaway – All About Spelling Level of Choice

by All About Learning Press

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This month you can enter to win the All About Spelling level of your choice. If you haven’t used AAS before, we’ll also include a Letter Tiles and a Spelling Review Box to make sure you’ve got everything you need to succeed!

Screen Time and Brain Development: Why Hands-On Learning Wins

by Susan Scott

You’ve seen it; your child finally agrees to put the tablet down, and they look up at you, a bit dazed, as if they aren’t quite sure where they are. The phenomenon actually has a name: “post-tablet fog.” The signs are everywhere: difficulty focusing on anything that is not high stimulation, acting scattered and irritable, decreased mental clarity, and, in cases where tablets become an addiction, you may see full-blown temper tantrums when the device is taken away.

Blending Sounds: How to Help Children Read Words Smoothly

by Susan Scott

We all do it without thinking when we read: blending the sounds of phonograms together to make the word. It feels so natural; we don’t consciously sound out each letter and then blend them into a word. Somewhere between about 3 to 8 years old, you learned to blend letter sounds into words and read them smoothly.

10 Math Strategies for Struggling Students

by Susan Scott

If math brings tears, tension, or the familiar phrase “I’m bad at math,” take heart. Many bright, capable children struggle with math at some point. Struggling does not mean incapable. It is often a signal that the method needs adjusting.

How to Teach Multiplication: A Step-by-Step, Multisensory Approach Kids Actually Remember

by Susan Scott

Learning how to teach multiplication is easier when you help your child understand what multiplication means before expecting them to memorize facts. Start with concrete objects, move to pictures and arrays, and introduce abstract notation only after they understand the concept. The same progression can continue as multiplication becomes more complex.

Read on for an in-depth look at the best, evidence-based practice for helping your child master multiplication in a way that sticks.

Mathematics Fluency: More Than Memorizing Math Facts

by Susan Scott

When math feels slow, frustrating, and full of one step forward, two steps back, the issue may not be ability so much as fluency. Math is like learning to read. A traditional math curriculum relies on rote memorization, similar to some older reading programs, which teach students to memorize sight words rather than decode letter sounds. Memorization can provide a quick win because students learn to match memorized answers to math facts or to read by recognizing sight words.

How to Teach a Child with Dyslexia to Read

by Marianne Sunderland

Children with dyslexia can learn to read, but they usually need reading instruction that is explicit, systematic, cumulative, and mastery-based. Start with phonemic awareness and letter sounds, teach phonics in a logical sequence, provide plenty of review, and give your child reading practice that matches the skills you have already taught.

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Giveaway – All About Reading Level of Choice

by All About Learning Press

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This month you can enter to win the All About Reading Color Edition level of your choice, which includes the Teacher’s Manual, Student Packet, and readers! If you haven’t used AAR before, we’ll also include Letter Tiles and a Reading Review Box to make sure you’ve got everything you need to succeed!

Down Syndrome Learning Difficulties: What to Expect and How to Support

by Susan Scott

Homeschooling a child with Down syndrome is about balance. It’s about challenges and potential. Homeschooling can support growth and provide unique opportunities to address difficulties. Growth happens. It unfolds at its own pace, and many times, there are seeds of potential sprouting that you didn’t know were there until the flower blooms. When parents hold expectations loosely and focus instead on nurturing the gifts and talents that appear, homeschooling can become an experience of joyful discovery.

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Giveaway – All About Math Level of Your Choice

by All About Learning Press

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This month you can enter to win the All About Math level of your choice. If you haven’t used AAM before, we’ll also include an All About Math Manipulatives Kit to make sure you’ve got everything you need to succeed!

Getting Ready to Go Back to Homeschool: A Practical Guide for a Strong Start

by Marianne Sunderland

There’s something special about the fresh start of a new homeschool year. New supplies. A clean planner. The hopeful feeling that this year, everything will click. Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler or just getting started with homeschooling, still figuring out your rhythm, back-to-school season is a chance to reset, refocus, and come back to the table with renewed energy for both you and your child.

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